David Bumgardner

Opinion and Theological Writing

ChristianityToday.com

05/26/2022

Ecclesiastes Is the Story of Abel Writ Large

David reviews Old Testament scholar Russ M. Meek's book "Ecclesiastes and the Search for Meaning in an Upside-Down World."

Baptist News Global

01/16/2024

Jesus Christ is under attack

David writes about the rise of the heresies of subordinationism and kenoticism among evangelicals in this provocative analysis piece.

The Roys Report

06/10/2023

Opinion: Should Baptists Forgive Adam Greenway for Lavish Spending?

David writes of revelations that Southwestern Seminary's Adam Greenway engaged in lavish spending at the expense of the institution he formerly led.

News and Analysis

Baptist News Global

02/13/2024

SBC megachurch fires worship pastor over allegations of sexually abusing a minor

David reports on the fallout of a prominent evangelical worship leader's firing for allegations of sexual abuse and misconduct.

The Roys Report

02/11/2023

Does $1 Billion 'He Gets Us' Campaign Reach Lost or Mine Their Data?

David writes of a Christian Super Bowl ad campaign with ties to Cambridge Analytica, sparking privacy concerns and allegations of data mining affecting millions of people.

Baptist News Global

01/19/2022

They spoke out against the Capitol insurrection; one year later, they're no longer pastors

This narrative piece of journalism documents the stories of two pastors who were booted from their churches one year after the January 6, 2021 Capitol incident. This piece was BNG's third most-read story of 2022.

Baptist News Global

05/27/2022

Former SBC President Johnny Hunt admits improper conduct but denies abuse claims

David's breaking story was one of the first to report on alleged sexual misconduct committed by former Southern Baptist President Johnny Hunt who admitted misconduct but denied abuse following the release of an explosive independent investigation. This story was BNG's fifth most-read piece of 2022.

Baptist News Global

02/23/2022

SBC Executive Committee publicly apologizes to sexual abuse survivor

Featuring on-the-ground reporting from the headquarters of the nation's largest Protestant denomination, this report details a stunning reversal of course from the Southern Baptist Convention's executive board.

Baptist News Global

02/22/2022

Group of survivors seek 'accountability' from Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee

Featuring on-the-ground reporting from the headquarters of the nation's largest Protestant denomination, this news piece focuses on the protest of a group of survivors for the denomination's maltreatment of sexual abuse victims.

Baptist News Global

12/22/2023

Some traditionalist bishops revolt after Vatican allows 'blessing' same-sex couples

This news piece details the Christmas controversy surrounding the Vatican's green-lighting of same-sex blessings.

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